Minawi Critiques Security Arrangement Obstacles and Remarks on RSF Comparison
Minni Arko Minawi criticized unnamed groups obstructing the Juba Peace Agreement at a Ramadan gathering, asserting his forces will not integrate with the RSF. He denied rumors of a recruitment ban and highlighted current tensions with the Sudan Shield Forces. Meanwhile, RSF leader Hemedti affirmed his positions in Khartoum while blaming opposition for violence, escalating political tensions.
Minni Arko Minawi, the Governor of Darfur and leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement breakaway faction (SLM-MM), has publicly criticized unnamed groups for obstructing security arrangements outlined in the Juba Peace Agreement. During a Ramadan iftar gathering, he emphasized that his forces should not be compared to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), highlighting their distinct agendas and allegiance to a unified national army instead of the RSF.
Minawi asserted his movement’s rejection of integrating into the RSF, insisting instead on the formation of a cohesive national military. He indicated that his forces would disband should security arrangements be thoroughly executed, stating, “The ball is in the court of the armed forces.” He also refuted claims that Juba Peace Agreement signatories might emerge as a new iteration of the RSF, underlining that his faction possesses a political vision unlike the ethnically driven RSF.
Furthermore, Minawi denied rumors circulating on social media about a recruitment ban on new fighters. These rumors stemmed from an alleged directive that surfaced earlier in the month. He asserted that his movement has not been enlisting new members, contradicting the previously reported claims.
Current tensions are evident between armed groups, specifically the Sudan Shield Forces, led by Abu Agla Keikil, and the residents of El Gezira, with various narratives proliferating online. Keikil had previously been a senior commander in the RSF in El Gezira before aligning with the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF).
In a separate development, RSF leader Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, declared during a recorded speech that his forces would not withdraw from significant positions in Khartoum, including the Presidential Palace. He attributed the violence incited in Darfur and Kordofan to his adversaries, asserting his aim is to maintain Sudan’s unity. Political analyst Mohamed Latif labeled the speech as escalating tensions, especially noting Hemedti’s lack of comments regarding the formation of a parallel government amid widespread opposition.
In summary, Minni Arko Minawi has expressed strong disapproval of impediments to the Juba Peace Agreement and clarified his movement’s stance on military integration. He reaffirmed a commitment to a unified national army over the RSF and denied claims regarding recruitment practices. Concurrently, Hemedti’s statements reinforce ongoing tensions in Sudan, reflecting the complexity of security and political dynamics in the region.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
